Even at minimum wage (which no skilled artist should be expected to accept) your offer is ridiculously insulting. It takes about 12 hours to pencil & ink a page. (Yes, even if you already performed the “layouts” — because your mess will have to be redone… Otherwise you wouldn’t need a real artist in the first place!!!)

So — follow me here, the math is simple…. 12 hours a day times $10/hr (approx. min. wage) = $120 a day, times 22 days. That equals $2,640 for a job that needs to be completed in 22 day straight, no breaks.

You don’t need a comic book artist, you need a psychiatrist!

By the way, comic books are not the same thing as conceptual pieces or storyboards, i.e. the actual tools that are used to pitch movie ideas (by professionals). Clearly, you know nothing about either mediums. Comics are a storytelling art form and deserve the kind of respect for which you are obviously incapable.

I am a New York City based writer and I need an illustrator for a sci-fi/action-adventure comic book. The comic will used as support material for an animation series proposal, and may separately be published on-line. I’m looking to have the book illustrated in a clean animation style (along the lines of work by Bruce Timm/Darwyn Cooke/Geddy Tartakovsky, etc).

The comic will be 22 pages long. I already have character designs for all the major characters, as well as layouts drawn for the issue — so this will really be more of a “translation” job than anything; turning those elements into final images. I am looking for an artist to provide final artwork (I already have a colorist and letterer). The job will be considered a “Work for Hire” assignment. I can pay $600 for the completed issue.

If you are interested in working on this project, please e-mail me through the link. Please include a link to, or attached sample of your artwork so that I can get a sense of your style. Please note that I am based in New York City, so if we work together it will need to be through e-mail and phone.

Thank you.

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You’ve got to be kidding me. This is worse than asking for a free logo. Good luck finding contenders, I’d take my hat off if you get even one person, but you know, there are a lot of obtuse people out there.

* it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: no pay

Representing artists and exploiting them all in the same breath… Whats new

Please don’t fall for this

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Looking for an edgy, hip logo for our art event to debut spring 2011 in Atlanta. To enter the contest you pay $10.00, submit your design and if we choose your design you will win $100.00 plus VIP admission to the show and acknowledgement in our media.
ArtNext is the name of the show, it is a global premeire of emerging and established contemporary artists. There will be music, fashion, and high profile people who love to see and be seen.
Email me for details.

Looka here homer>>>
Professionals do not do “test images”
They have portfolios so you can see their
work and choose to hire them or not.
To any naive and/or students out there>>
do not fall this kind of swindle.

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* Compensation: You will sign a contract

Need a professional, corporate-style logo designed. The design must be something eye-catching and professional. To be exact, I’m looking for something that can pass as a logo for a Fortune 500 company. I’m hoping for someone that can illustrate from scratch in a vector program like Illustrator, Freehand, etc. No photoshop logos. Payment will be made upon completion of the project to our satisfaction. But at the same time, we’re not going to be difficult either. The completed file needs to be an eps file and must be submitted upon you receiving payment.

I have a drawing of the logo I want designed. What I’m basically asking you to do is take the drawing and bring it to life in the logo. I’ll give you the exact details whenever you reply. With your reply, be sure to include yours portfolio. No Portfolio = No Response

The pay is $100 for the design.
If you feel that’s not enough, then keep it moving. I don’t have time for the losers on here with nothing better to do than harass everyone that’s posting for work…

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* Compensation: $100

Please send samples and pricing. I want people to submit 3 different LOGO’s and I will choose.

This is not how it’s generally done. A house painter won’t just paint one room in your house in order to paint all of the rooms. You’re essentially asking someone to do the work and IF you like it, you’ll pay them. Again..this isn’t how it’s done.

A little education for everyone:

There is no ONE right way to do this but the above method is very much the wrong way. Designers as well as employers of such designers need to take note of this example of a right way:

The owner of Bobby Bobo’s Rib Shack is need of a logo and a menu design. He decides to go to Craigslist to seek out a designer. He posts a message stating the need for a designer to create the company logo and a menu. He doesn’t have a huge budget but want’s something that looks good (who doesn’t). After posting an ad, a slew of emails come in. Some are junk, some are legit. After weeding out the junk, the owner sorts through the emails. This is a time consuming process but it gives him the chance to see a wide variety of design styles and to start deciding who’s work he likes best.

He selects three different designers and sets up meetings (phone or face to face) with the designers to discuss the business and what he has in mind. The designers, use this opportunity to learn whatever they can about Bobby Bobo’s. In return, they submit proposals….each proposal is different and vary in detail as well as overall cost.

Ultimately, the owner of Bobby Bobo’s realizes that the designer he wants has a portfolio he really likes, fits his budget, but also “get’s it”. Viola. He has a designer. They agree on a rate, terms and a contract. Many designers usually require a deposit to to start the project..some go with 1/2 down, others go with 1/3. This designer goes by 1/3 for his own reasons.

The production phase happens like this:
1) the designer creates a few samples for the owner to review
2) the owner picks a design or two that he likes
3) the designer works to refine the selected designs which helps the owner pick the final design.

Hello! My name is Zack Lyman and I am looking for someone to help design my t shirts and if possible help with a photoshoot
I have many ideas I just need help bringing them to life!
IF I LIKE YOUR WORK YOU WILL BE PAID =]]

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* Compensation: YES

The slaves were freed.
Except for the artists and designers apparently

Do you get to rent your house because you tell your landlord it is good practice you are giving them renting to you?
Does a plumber come and fix your shitter for a portfolio piece?
Does the grocery store give you food in exchange for a good recommendation?

Well artists and designers need to respected by being paid for their skills, talents, time and work just like everyone else and this insane assumption so many morons have that we can exist on a wing and a prayer does not cut it.
You offend me, every time you ask for work for no pay.
Free the art slaves
Do not accept these ridiculous NO PAY ads

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